Flint Local News – Saturday, August 10th, 2024

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Saturday, August 10th, 2024

Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Flint teen Lakayla Watson addresses gun violence through spoken word poetry after the deaths of her classmates. MLive

CRIME NEWS

➤ A 75-year-old Michigan man was scammed out of nearly $130,000 by cyber-criminals pretending to be from Publishers Clearing House, leading to family warnings and a police investigation. ABC 12
➤ A Flint Township man was found incompetent to stand trial after causing over $36,000 in damages through vandalism. MLive

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Flint Institute of Arts celebrates 810 Day with special offers including discounted Flint-themed merchandise, deals at the cafe, $8.10 off new memberships, and free admission, inviting locals to rediscover and enjoy Flint's cultural richness. Mid-Michigan Now

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Micaiah Brown, a Flint Southwestern Academy graduate, was awarded the Gates Scholarship, covering all college costs as one of the 750 nationwide recipients. ABC 12

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Hemlock's public hearing on Monday will address potential zoning ordinance changes amid discussions of a proposed solar farm by NextEra Energy, sparking community debate. ABC 12

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Flint proposes new city ordinance to limit backyard fireworks usage to specific holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. MLive

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